UPDATED FOR 2026 WITH ALL NEW SURVIVAL TOOLKIT!
The Big Christmas LOW CARB Recipe Book & Survival Kit!
Enjoy a Guilt Free Christmas and Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check, with NHS Doctor - Dr. Nerys!
24 delicious low-carb Christmas recipes (treats too!), a Christmas survival tool kit (to avoid over-indulging), and a fantastic guide to easy low-carb ingredient replacements
Christmas is supposed to feel joyful – not stressful or guilt-ridden. If your blood sugar worries overshadow every drink, dessert or tray of canapés, this is for you.
The Christmas Survival Toolkit and low-carb recipe book give you everything you need to enjoy the season without the chaos and the guilt: simple principles, real-life strategies, and 24 fantastic festive recipes your whole family will love.
Scroll down for full [DELICIOUS] recipe list!
Your complete guide to a delicious, and guilt free Christmas
24 Delicious Recipes
Low-carb Christmas recipe book, so you can enjoy festive meals without sending your blood sugar on a rollercoaster.
Survival Guide!
Step-by-step survival guide - including Good/Better/Best food lists, treat-planning tools and a bounce-back plan.
Created by a Doctor!
Created by NHS GP Dr Nerys Frater, this Christmas toolkit gives you a realistic, shame-free way to navigate food, drink and family gatherings when you’re living with diabetes.
Enjoy delicious food this Christmas, and stay in control
With Dr. Nerys Frater
In this 30-page Christmas survival kit is designed to help you:
- Enjoy Christmas without guilt, using simple mindset anchors and practical strategies that keep you steady in real-life moments (parties, buffets, family meals).
- Make confident food and drink choices with Good/Better/Best charts that show exactly what supports your blood sugar — without restriction or shame.
- Plan your treats intentionally, so you can enjoy desserts and festive favourites without spiralling into “I’ve blown it now” thinking.
- Build balanced Christmas plates (and avoid the big spikes) with quick, memorable rules you can use anywhere — no calorie counting or strict plans.
- Bounce back gently afterwards, using calm, supportive steps that steady blood sugar and energy without crash dieting or punishment.
Enjoy a delicious, guilt-free Christmas!
Low-carb recipes:
Low Carb Starters:
- Smoked Salmon & Chive Cream Boats (p.6)
- Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Melted Goat’s Cheese (p.7)
- Asparagus Spears Baked in Golden Edam Cheese (p.8)
- Classic Prawn Cocktail with Low-Sugar Marie Rose Sauce (p.9)
- Warm Brie & Cranberry Almond Pastry Bites (p.10)
Low Carb Mains:
- Herb-Infused Roast Turkey with Garlic Butter Under the Skin (p.12)
- Silky Garlic & Herb Butter Sauce for Turkey (p.13)
- Keto Turkey Gravy with Pan Juices, Wine & Roast Veg (p.14)
- Slow-Roasted Lamb with Cream Cheese, Fresh Herbs & Lemon Zest (p.15)
- Festive Nut Roast with Spinach, Parmesan & Herbs (p.16)
- Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder with Ginger-Paprika Crust & Creamy Gravy (p.17)
Low Carb Stuffings & Sauces:
- Low Carb Sausage & Cauliflower Stuffing with Pistachios and Chestnuts (p.18)
- Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Sugar-Free Sweetness & Optional Brandy (p.19)
Low Carb Sides:
- Brussels Sprouts with Caramelised Onions & Butter (p.22)
- Classic Cauliflower Cheese with Nutmeg & Smoked Sea Salt (p.23)
Low Carb Desserts:
- Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries (p.25)
- Nutty Dark Chocolate Freezer Cake with Toasted Seeds & Sea Salt (p.26)
- Crème Brûlée with Caramelised Low-Sugar Topping (p.27)
- Fluffy Low-Carb Pancakes with Whipped Cream & Berries (p.28)
What's Inside the Christmas Survival Guide?
Your 30-page Christmas support plan includes:
- Good / Better / Best charts for meals, snacks & drinks
- Mindset anchors you can use when you’re overwhelmed or tempted
- A simple plate-building guide for Christmas Day
- Tips for handling buffets, parties & “go on… it’s Christmas!” pressure
- Treat-planning tools that remove guilt and prevent all-or-nothing thinking
- A gentle bounce-back plan for after Christmas - without punishment
“This isn’t just a cookbook. It’s a complete Christmas support kit designed to help you enjoy the season without sending your blood sugar into chaos.” Dr. Nerys
A note from Dr. Nerys:
If you’re living with diabetes or prediabetes, Christmas doesn’t just bring twinkly lights and mince pies.
It often brings:
- That knot in your stomach when you see the buffet table
- The voice in your head saying “you’ll ruin everything”
- The familiar pattern of: overdo it → feel awful → promise a harsh “fix” in January → feel stuck
You don’t need another set of rules.
You need a way to actually live through Christmas – food, family, parties and all – without feeling like you’ve completely lost control.
That’s exactly what the Christmas Survival Toolkit for Blood Sugar is for.
About Dr. Nerys
Nerys is an NHS GP working in Carmarthenshire West Wales. She holds a postgraduate diploma in obesity and weight management.
She has received the honour of being a Diabetes UK Clinical Champion to further support the work in diabetes remission and works tirelessly to campaign for greater awareness for the impact of using lifestyle medicine rather than medication for treatment and prevention of Type 2 Diabetes.